Physics Balls

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Physics Balls is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by BIGDOG GAMES and was released on December 30, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Physics Balls" is a free, physics-based brick breaker game for iOS, suitable for all ages. Swipe your finger to aim and throw balls, with the goal of breaking all bricks in one shot. The game features a realistic physics engine, automatic progress save, and an endless game mode. It also includes tablet support and the ability to earn extra balls and double size balls by hitting certain items. The game aims to provide hours of entertainment with its simple yet addictive gameplay.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,090 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization462 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a satisfying experience with its simple mechanics.
Great design and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained for long periods.
Offers a unique twist on the brick breaker genre, making it enjoyable and relaxing.

The game is plagued by excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and frustrate users.
Many players report issues with the 'restore purchase' feature not working, leading to dissatisfaction.
The physics in the game are inconsistent, making it feel more like a game of luck rather than skill.

monetization
477 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of intrusive and unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report that ads appear excessively, even during pauses or in the middle of the game, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users have opted to pay for an ad-free version, they often find that ads persist, further aggravating their dissatisfaction with the game's monetization approach.
- “My wife and I play this so much I paid for no ads, and that cost is completely negligible.”
- “I bought the full version with no ads on my last phone.”
- “No ads unless you want to watch them, and the game is a lot of fun.”
- “The game is fun, but the ads are getting ridiculous.”
- “Sitting through the ads takes more time than playing the game.”
- “I enjoyed it for a while, but the ads have essentially rendered this game unplayable.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
12%
The gameplay experience is heavily marred by an overwhelming presence of ads, which users report as intrusive and disruptive, often covering essential gameplay elements and menus. While some players appreciate the intuitive mechanics and satisfying physics, many find the gameplay repetitive and slow-paced, leading to frustration and even uninstallations. Overall, the enjoyment of the game is significantly diminished by the aggressive ad placement and interruptions.
- “Second, the rewards are simple to understand, and the gameplay is completely intuitive.”
- “I really like the physics of the gameplay.”
- “This is a nice, simple game with enjoyable gameplay and some strategy.”
- “This game is 300% ads than gameplay.”
- “Poor ad placement ruins gameplay.”
- “Gameplay progresses too slowly.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
Users express frustration with the game's music, particularly due to intrusive ads that disrupt background music and override sound settings. Many players find the constant interruptions from ads and unexpected music playback detrimental to their overall enjoyment, leading to lower ratings despite enjoying the gameplay. The lack of control over music and sound settings is a significant point of contention among reviewers.
- “I like that there is no background music.”
- “Game is okay but the music plays in the background after I close the app.”
- “However, if you switch between apps, say to change a song, you'll be met with a full screen, loud ad that blocks music running in the background.”
- “The game is quite fun and was fine until now (I understand the need for ads and they aren't too intrusive most of the time), but it suddenly started playing music despite the sound being off and there doesn't seem to be a way to get rid of the music.”
- “Great idea, but is ruined by in-your-face ads, fullscreen and with loud music that does not respect my sound settings.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics in the game are generally described as basic and nothing special, yet they are easy on the eyes and functional. While some users appreciate the clear and enjoyable visuals, there are calls for improvement and more detail. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate for the gameplay experience, though not particularly impressive.
- “The graphics are easy on the eyes and it does what it says on the tin.”
- “Fun game and good clear graphics.”
- “Cool graphics.”
- “Graphics are nothing special.”
- “I'm not quite sure as to why this app has to persistently request access to your phone information, but otherwise it's an okay game with okay controls and basic graphics.”
- “I'd like to see better graphics though.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience the game becoming unresponsive, often requiring a reboot, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some users initially found the game enjoyable, the persistent stability problems have led to frustration.
- “Your lending tree advertisement on Android won't allow you to move past it and essentially freezes the game.”
- “Game freezes and must be rebooted regularly.”
- “Currently very buggy.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game receives mixed feedback, with some players finding it very funny and enjoyable, while others feel it falls flat. Overall, many users appreciate the comedic elements, noting that it adds to the game's addictive and relaxing qualities.
- “Really funny”
- “Addictive and funny”
- “Relaxing and funny”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by intrusive ads that unexpectedly open new windows, disrupting the gameplay experience and causing frustration among players.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that while the game is enjoyable, issues such as screen blackouts at higher levels and performance problems on their devices significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is good, but the ads and the screen going black at higher levels ruin the experience and affect my phone's performance.”
- “The optimization is terrible; the game frequently crashes and lags, making it almost unplayable.”
- “I love the concept, but the poor optimization leads to long loading times and frequent frame drops.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that the long rounds diminish the incentive to play again, and the intrusive ads further detract from the experience.
- “No replay value; rounds are too long and ads are intrusive.”
- “The game lacks replayability, making it feel repetitive after just a few sessions.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play again.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is not well-received, with users expressing frustration over issues such as a convoluted narrative and problems related to in-game purchases, specifically the failure of the no-ads purchase to restore properly.